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Griffine Family History

Griffine Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Griffin, Griffie, Griffing, Griffon, Giffin, Griffith, Griffee

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Where is the Griffine family from?

You can see how Griffine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griffine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Griffine families living in Leicestershire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Griffine's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Griffine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Griffine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griffine. 35% of Griffine men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Griffine women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griffine were Manager and Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Telephone Operator
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

What Griffine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 727 census records available for the last name Griffine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffine census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Griffine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Griffine. For the veterans among your Griffine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffine lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Griffine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Griffine in 1971 was 43, and 24 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griffine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffine ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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